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A hearty and savory baked bean casserole made from scratch with dried beans and a rich, tangy fresh tomato sauce. This comforting side dish is slow-baked to perfection, packed with fiber and flavor from smoky spices and a hint of sweetness.
For 4 servings
Soak and cook the beans
Prepare the sauce
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A hearty and savory baked bean casserole made from scratch with dried beans and a rich, tangy fresh tomato sauce. This comforting side dish is slow-baked to perfection, packed with fiber and flavor from smoky spices and a hint of sweetness.
This american recipe takes 135 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 253.65 calories per serving with 12.72g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or side.
Combine and bake
Rest and serve
For a lower-sugar version, omit the maple syrup and use an extra teaspoon of smoked paprika for flavor. Ensure you use low-sodium mustard.
Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa or crumbled firm tofu to the bean mixture before baking to boost the protein content.
If you're short on time, you can use two 15-ounce cans of beans (drained and rinsed) instead of dried beans. The dish will be ready much faster.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free. Always check your mustard and other condiments to ensure they are certified gluten-free if you have a severe allergy.
Beans are incredibly high in dietary fiber, which promotes digestive health, helps regulate blood sugar, and keeps you feeling full.
This casserole provides a significant amount of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
Being low in saturated fat and made with fresh ingredients, this dish supports cardiovascular health. The fiber in beans can also help lower cholesterol.
Fresh tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage.
Yes, this from-scratch version is very healthy. It's packed with fiber and plant-based protein from the beans, and making it at home allows you to control the sodium and sugar content, avoiding the preservatives found in canned versions.
One cup of this homemade baked bean casserole contains approximately 280-320 calories. It's a substantial and filling side dish.
Absolutely! Pinto beans, black beans, or cannellini beans are all excellent substitutes or additions to this recipe.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors often taste even better the next day.
